Explore Labor & Employment Associate Jobs

Find Labor & Employment Associate opportunities with employers seeking experienced legal professionals. These roles may involve advising businesses on workplace matters, representing clients in employment disputes, and helping organizations understand labor and employment laws. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, making it easier to explore opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.

What Labor & Employment Associates Do

Labor and employment associates support clients on issues such as workplace policies, hiring and termination, discrimination and harassment claims, wage and hour compliance, employee leave, and labor relations. Depending on the position, responsibilities may include legal research, drafting agreements and memoranda, preparing for hearings or trials, conducting investigations, and counseling clients on risk and compliance.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers often look for a law degree, admission to the relevant bar, strong legal writing and research skills, and experience with employment matters or litigation. Client communication, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines are also valuable. Requirements vary by employer, practice area, and seniority.

Explore Your Next Legal Opportunity

Whether your background is in employment counseling, workplace investigations, labor relations, or litigation, explore Labor & Employment Associate jobs on Ladders. Compare roles, review employer requirements, and find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

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$260K - $420K *

Empower your career by engaging in impactful environmental litigation. Collaborate with clients, analyze complex regulations, and drive enforcement strategies at the federal level. This role offers in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$87K - $92K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $121K *

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$80K - $95K *

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$95K *

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$88K - $105K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $250K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $112K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$250K - $400K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Labor & Employment Associate do?question toggle

    A Labor & Employment Associate advises clients on workplace laws and employment practices, and may handle matters such as workplace investigations, compliance, labor relations, and employment litigation. Duties vary by employer and role.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Labor & Employment Associate jobs?question toggle

    Most roles require a law degree and active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction. Employers may also seek experience in employment law, litigation, counseling, or workplace investigations, along with strong research, writing, and communication skills.

  • What kinds of matters do Labor & Employment Associates work on?question toggle

    Associates may work on discrimination and harassment claims, wage and hour issues, employee leave, workplace policies, hiring and termination, labor relations, and employment disputes.

  • How can I find Labor & Employment Associate jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Labor & Employment Associate listings on Ladders, where vetted professional opportunities pay $100,000 or more. Review each posting for salary details, qualifications, location, and practice-area requirements.